• Irish medical journal · Jul 2008

    The impact of legislation in Ireland on handheld mobile phone use by drivers.

    • M O'Meara, D Bedford, P Finnegan, F Howell, and C Murray.
    • Department of Public Health, HSE-North East, Railway St, Navan, Co Meath.
    • Ir Med J. 2008 Jul 1; 101 (7): 221-2.

    AbstractUnder the Road Traffic Act, 2006 handheld mobile phone use whilst driving is an offence liable to a fine and penalty points. The aim of this study was to determine whether there has been a change in driver behaviour following the introduction of this legislation. This study found that 2.3% of drivers were still using a handheld mobile phone.

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